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This delicious Green Bean Casserole Recipe is sure to be a hit. From the crispy topping to the creamy sauce, this side dish is perfect for family dinner, holidays and more.

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My family loves when I make traditional green bean casserole. It is one of those classic and easy side dish recipes and classic American Recipes that they expect to see on the table during the holidays for an easy Thanksgiving recipe. Plus, it is simple enough to make all year long.

We also make this easy crock pot green bean casserole recipe if you prefer a slow cooker cooker version. You may also love Chicken Green Bean Casserole or Green Been Bacon Casserole.

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Why Make this Easy Side Dish:

This green bean casserole is one of my favorite Thanksgiving Recipes. It has amazing flavor and the crispy texture topping makes it a must every holiday.

The ingredients are simple which makes it budget friendly classic recipe and a freezer meal recipes.

Ingredients:

Close up image of ingredients needed for green bean casserole - green beans, french fried onions, milk, cream of mushroom soup and salt and pepper.
  • Frozen Green Beans
  • French Fried Onions
  • Milk
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Salt and Pepper

Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Substitutions and Additions:

  • Green Beans – You can use fresh green beans or frozen green beans. We have even used canned green beans for an easy substitute.
  • Crispy Topping – This is essential to this recipe. We love the way it just makes this recipe come together. You can also use Panko Breadcrumbs or choose a gluten-free option.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup – We love adding in cream of mushroom soup. You can try homemade cream of mushroom soup or our Green Bean Casserole with Cream of Chicken.
  • Add Cheese – You can also add a cup shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole recipe. Cheese lovers go crazy over this and love when cheese is added to the green bean mixture.

How to Make Green Bean Casserole:

  • Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, ⅓ cup milk, salt and black pepper.
  • Step 3 – Stir in the cooked green beans and half of the french fried onions.
  • Step 4 – –Pour this mixture in a baking dish.
  • Step 5 – Bake for about 40 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining crispy fried onions. Cooking time could vary.
Close up image of green bean casserole in process with the french fried onions being placed on top.
  • Step 6 – Bake for 10 more minutes until hot and bubbling.
  • Step 7 – Serve and enjoy. It will smell amazing topped with parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes:

  • Choosing Green Beans – If you prefer softer green beans, use 3 cans of green beans drained instead of the frozen ones. 
  • Bake Uncovered – There is no need to cover the casserole when baking. You love the way it taste with the crispy topping.
Close up image of green bean casserole with a serving spoon.

How to Prepare Ahead of Time:

This easy side dish is great to prepared ahead of time. You can prepare it as early as 48 hours from when you are ready to serve it. Combine ingredients as indicated but leave out the French fried onions so they do not get soggy.

Once you are ready to bake it, remove the dish from the fridge about 30 minutes beforehand. Then sprinkle the French fried onions on top and bake.

Close up image of green bean casserole.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What to Serve with this Casserole?

This recipe is delicious served with Roast Turkey or Crock Pot Spiral Ham. This is a classic dish to serve for the holidays, but we love it so much that we have made it year round.

How to Store Leftovers:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.  

How to Reheat Casserole:

If you have a small serving, you can reheat in the microwave. Slowly reheat in 30 second intervals so you don’t overcook the green beans.
You can also place the leftovers in a casserole dish and reheat in the oven. Preheat the over to 350 degrees and heat for about 10 minutes.

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Green bean casserole recipe

4.99 from 821 votes
This delicious Green bean casserole recipe is sure to be a hit. From the crispy topping to the creamy sauce, this side dish is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Calories 312
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the green beans and half of the french fried onions.
  • Pour this mixture in a casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining french fried onions.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

If you prefer softer green beans, use 3 cans of green beans instead of the frozen ones. You can also use fresh green beans instead. Yummy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 312kcal, Carbohydrates 28g, Protein 9g, Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 8g, Cholesterol 9mg, Sodium 1451mg, Potassium 445mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 5g, Vitamin A 815IU, Vitamin C 14mg, Calcium 71mg, Iron 2mg

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  2. 5 stars
    This is an easy and delicious recipe. I used frozen cut green beans and steamed them stovetop for 5 minutes. Used to make this many years ago for Thanksgiving and added it back this year. My family wants it every year now!

  8. Just trying to find something different , seems I cook the same thing the same way every way . So I’m hoping for a different taste but still good !

  10. 5 stars
    I Hate to tell you how long I have been making some form of gbc, but probably longer than you have been born. Always a favorite for my family. I loved the simplicity of this recipe. I added the cup of sharp cheddar you advised and a dash of good soy. We enjoyed it immensely!

  16. 5 stars
    I’m the only one in the family who does mushrooms so never made it but want to try it next time with the cream of chicken soup since my family loves green beans, it should be a hit. Thanks

  18. 5 stars
    Made this on Thanksgiving…I’m not a fan of green beans in general, but everyone seemed to like it.

  22. 5 stars
    I’ve made this numerous times throughout the year. There’s no reason to wait til a holiday to make it ??

  25. 5 stars
    We made this to take to my sisters dinner, my first time making it. I don’t eat it but family really loved how I crunched French onion in it before I cooked more potatoes n top. It was a great hit!

  26. 5 stars
    Honestly, I am not a fan. However my grandkids love it. So I always make sure it’s on the holiday tables. This is an easy recipe. They love it!

  31. 5 stars
    A wonderful recipe that has been a part of our holidays every year for years! Can’t go wrong with a good green bean casserole.

  32. 5 stars
    Make this all the time. Love it and honestly, so does my family. It is so easy to put together, especially if I need to do it ahead of time.

  47. 5 stars
    I actually made this recipe for Thanksgiving. My husband loved it and everyone else seemed to like it also. I did add a dash of worcestershire sauce to it also.

  48. 5 stars
    This is easy to put together and it’s one of my favorite holiday recipes! I also like to make it for any of our big family dinners.

  52. 5 stars
    This is a tried and true old-fashioned green bean casserole. It’s my son’s favorite and the only one he will eat.

  61. 5 stars
    Again my room mates recipe. pretty much what you do
    I make for myself with red onion, mushroom and veggie cheese
    e topped it with his filling and baked as one

  63. 5 stars
    ?? our Thanksgiving dinners aren’t complete without this side dish! My whole family loves it! ??

  64. 5 stars
    Our Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without this side dish! My whole family just loves it!

  68. 5 stars
    I love this recipe for green bean casserole .its one of my favorite dishes.itsdelious.I make it several times a year.

  69. 5 stars
    I have made this green bean casserole, several times, it’s one of my favorite dishes.I make times a year.delious

  72. I made a green bean casserole one time. As for myself, I did not like it. Can’t remember if family did. It was basically almost same recipe. I know it is very popular for the holidays. I did not like the taste of the onions.

  73. 5 stars
    I personally don’t like green bean casserole, but my family loves it! We make this for all our big family dinners.

  75. 5 stars
    I used fresh green beans. I didn’t prepare it ahead of, just did it the day of. It was a little time consuming doing fresh but it was well worth it!

  83. 5 stars
    I always buy double the amount . The first batch disappears. Day after I have to make another! My family loves the onion rings so much I put double the amount on top. Several hands take away my onion rings once I put them on my green beans.
    I have also made this to go with Turkey, pork chops and chicken. ALWAYS a winner.

  84. 5 stars
    Fantastic side dish for the holidays (I’ll be making this casserole when it’s not Thanksgiving or Christmas) because I love it

  85. 5 stars
    I have never thought of putting some of the french onions IN the green beans! Genius! Puts a whole additional flavor to it!

  86. 5 stars
    Yummy every time! Even the people who say they don’t like mushrooms, love green bean casserole!

  90. 5 stars
    I make the green bean casserole nearly every holiday but I use cream of celery soup because my son is allergic to mushrooms. Really good recipe and super easy.

  92. I make green bean casserole every Thanksgiving and even during the year, one of our favorite side dishes

  97. 5 stars
    I made it exactly by your recipe and it was so so… good first time making it this way…..

  98. 5 stars
    It’s not a holiday meal without Green Bean Casserole. May think about prepping it ahead of time to save space and time in the kitchen.

  99. 5 stars
    My son, who is disabled, makes this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is his favorite side dish.

  109. 5 stars
    My daughter inlaw usually makes this but I make it on small batches when it’s my husband and I. Love the crispy onions on top

  110. 5 stars
    Green beans casserole is one of my favorites. I never liked it at first until I had to learn how to make it in middle school. I like to add fresh or canned mushrooms to mine. I’ve had great memories making/eating this dish. My favorite is when my grandma added way to much pepper one year for Thanksgiving everyone joked about it and we still talk about it.

  111. 5 stars
    I made this but instead of mushroom soup I used cream of chicken soup ( consentrated). I don’t like mushrooms. The family loved it

  113. 5 stars
    I grew up in a home with a mom who did not make green bean casserole. I think if I had been I probably would’ve liked the vegetable a whole lot sooner! I have to be honest I have been known to make this as a main course.

  116. 5 stars
    My family loves this green bean casserole! It is SO easy to cook and tastes so yummy. We don’t have any left overs!

  120. Have made this before, everyone likes it but me. Just not crazy over Cream of Mushroom soup

  124. 5 stars
    Love this recipe- we freeze our garden beans every summer and use them for this recipe year round

  125. Exactly how we make ours! I will have to try the cheese though, Big cheese loving family, so they might truly appreciate it. 🙂 Thanks for the suggestions and for sharing your talent with all of us.

  129. 5 stars
    I love green bean casserole. This recipe reminds be how easy it is to make and that I should make it more often.

  131. 5 stars
    This is a classic green bean casserole recipe and my go-to for any gathering. Always requested and perfect for any generation’s tastebuds! 5 stars all the way ***** ??

  133. 5 stars
    This was a crowd pleaser. I will have to make a bigger batch next time just so I can have some leftovers!

  139. 5 stars
    I make this every year. With most of my cooking, I use fresh/frozen veggies. But for this? Always canned

  141. Always a favorite! They used to have cheddar fried onions but can’t find them anymore. I add cheese!

  143. 5 stars
    This is a hit in my house. I don’t eat it because of the cream of mushroom soup but everyone loved it. Nice and creamy with that great crunch on top.

  147. 5 stars
    I add Swiss cheese into the green beans and a little on top and then pour on the fried onions. So good. Love this. It’s my sister’s favorite every year.

  149. 5 stars
    I’ve always used the classic Campbell’s recipe and this is very close. I was a little nervous about frozen green beans and how that would change the flavor profile or thickness but it turned out almost exactly the same. Quick, easy and my kids absolutely loved it so you can’t ask for mor.

  152. 5 stars
    Instead of green beans I use broccoli. Kids love it.
    I change out the milk for cream cheeses and pour it over.

  155. I like this dish but for some reason didn’t make it this year. It was kind of a not so happy thanksgiving

  156. 5 stars
    This is made at my home every Thanksgiving and Christmas! Sometimes in the middle of the year we love it so much.

  158. 4 stars
    I make mine this way but I use cream of celery instead of mushroom. I don’t like mushrooms.

  160. 5 stars
    This is a family favorite. I love this warmed up the next day even better. It is always popular as a casserole for a holiday potluck at the office and stays warm in the slow cooker.

    Happy eating,
    Linda

  164. 5 stars
    Made this for Thanksgiving and it was delicious. This is the recipe I will always follow because I never could get it to the consistency I wanted before using this recipe!! Thanks

  165. 5 stars
    My mother In law passed last sunday, and she was always the one to make this but thank God I found your recipe! It came out amazing 🙂 thank you. You helped me more then you know!!

  172. 5 stars
    I’ve made this this past 2 years for our Thanksgiving Lunch at work and I make it in the crockpot and it turns out so delicious. As a matter of fact when my son saw me putting it together he was upset that I wasn’t making it for our dinner that night. We love green bean casserole

  174. 4 stars
    I love green bean casserole. I use fried onion rings. I break some up and mix in, then I cover the top of baking dish with them and bake for 35 minutes.

  175. I made this but used fresh green beans, made my own homemade cream of mushroom soup and fried fresh sliced onions up. Tastes a lot better than frozen beans and canned soup That’s for sure. That’s one of the dishes my kids always ask me to bring.. and one of the first things to disappear!!

  178. 5 stars
    Such a classic. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without it. Recipe comes together so easy. Which is important when you have so much to do when preparing dinner for a crowd. This recipe is always a hit. Only downside is…. There’s never left overs!

  180. I have never been a fan of green bean casserole, but have never tried this recipe. I will give it a try.

  185. 5 stars
    Super simple recipe, quick to prep ahead. Only complaint is you might want to let it sit/cool for about 20 minutes to start to solidify a little bit but it will still be piping hot .

  187. 5 stars
    My family of grown children never would eat green beans so I never tried the casserole. I think I’ll try it for myself to eat and see if my grandkids will try .

  189. I make this every year the exact way but I use canned green beans instead of fresh. Green bean casserole is one of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

  191. 5 stars
    I’ve never made this however I’ve heard a lot of people love it. I think I’ll give this one a try.

  196. This is a staple in our house every Thanksgiving
    So delicious I add more crispy onions on top than suggested lol

  197. 5 stars
    Make this every year. Its my SIL’s favorite side. He loves it. This year I used cream of chicken rather than mushroom since mom is allergic. It was really good!

  198. The joke at our house was always “if anyone shows up at the door with a green bean casserole, don’t let them in” . I won’t be making this.

  199. 5 stars
    The best Thanksgiving traditional recipe. Im “assigned” to make this every year and it’s always my pleasure. ??

  200. 5 stars
    Delicious! This is a staple of mine for every holiday! I never knew to stir it up before adding the additional onions on top. Great idea!

  208. No one in my family likes green bean casserole, so I make green beans the way my Granny did. Fresh green beans cooked with chopped bacon and I sprinkle a few funions on top for crunch.

  211. My girls do not like mushrooms so instead of cream of mushroom soup we add cream of chicken. We omit the soy sauce and add more crunchy fried onions or garlic salt for flavor. They are picky eaters and don’t like a lot of veggies but will eat green beans this way so it is made often.

  214. 5 stars
    I normally don’t add the milk to my green bean casserole and have to have it every Thanksgiving and Christmas

  215. My mom use to make green beans with mushroom soup all the time when I was kid. We never had the onion on top. I forgot about beans like this. Will have to try with the onions. Looking forward to the extra twist. Thanks for the idea.

  217. 5 stars
    We all love this recipe (well all except our 50 year old son who still not eat anything with butter, cream or. Sour cream). However, I don’t make it for Thanksgiving I will just make it on a whim any time of the year.
    This is the recipe I use EXCEPT I truly hate mushrooms. I have tried them every way possible. I really want to like they, but, nope, no way at all. I use Cream of Celery or Chicken. Such a great flavor side dish with those yummy onions on top.

  220. I love green bean casserole, but we don’t always have it. One year I tried a healthier version, with fresh green beans, no mushroom soup, but fresh mushrooms and slivered almonds—I don’t remember the substitute for the soup, but my boys didn’t like the healthier version as much.

  222. My family loves my green bean casserole, that I named Damn Beans. I am not a fussy cook and like things simple. To make this, all you need is drained bacon bits with mushrooms, chez whip and green beans. Mix it all together and keep it warm in oven. Easy and yummy.

  223. 5 stars
    Going to make this for the 2nd time. Always use cream of chicken instead. May have to try cheese this time.

  225. 5 stars
    We have green bean casserole every year for Thanksgiving (we have 3 family dinners so that’s a lot of casseroles). I like to add a little extra French Fried onions and mushrooms to mine. I also like to use cracked pepper vs. ground.

  226. We love green bean casserole it’s a staple side of our Thanksgiving. When I make it I add fresh mushrooms and chopped onion.

  228. Green bean casserole is a standing request from my father on the holidays and, of course, I’m always happy to make them for him. One thing I always do is add a small can of mushrooms. We love mushrooms and I like to incorporate them into my recipes when I get the chance. Try it!!

  229. Always make this for Thanksgiving!! I love to add shredded cheddar cheese to mine, makes it even more delicious!!

  231. I also add a couple slices of American cheese. I just tear it into small pieces and shove it all around. Once the casserole is heated, I store it all up before putting the fried onions on top. Gives it a creamy cheesy boost. A friend passed that tip on to me in college and I’ve been doing it ever since.

  233. 5 stars
    Come on you gotta have green bean casserole to be Thanksgiving. The only change I make is adding Bella mushrooms and topping it with sliced almonds. I just never liked the canned onions which others feel is a MUST !!!

  234. 5 stars
    I love this recipe. I substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken. I’m not a fan of mushrooms but I love green bean casserole. The substitution is delicious.

  236. 5 stars
    Green bean casserole is something I only discovered when I moved to NC from NY 19 years ago. I use canned beans and mix some of the crispy onions into the bean mixture as well as putting them on the top. It’s yummy the day of and definitely as a leftover.

  239. I like to saute my green beans with garlic & bacon for a few minutes for a little extra flavor.

  241. This dish is mandatory at the table, per my BF! He LOVES IT!! I am not so smitten with it, I will have one serving and I am happy. My boys aren’t fans either but luckily, my bf and his family are so we don’t end up having to waste.
    As for the recipe, I have seen many different versions some use worcestershire some do not. I always add a little to mine. I tried to healthy it up a bit one year, and I used fresh green beans, and there was a revolt so I use the canned now all the time. I also added some chopped bacon to the green beans and that was a hit. I add it if I have it, leave it out if I don’t. It’s not a deal breaker.

  242. I make this recipe every year and every year my husband still hates mushrooms so that’s more for me to eat!! It’s a win, win!

  246. I would just make it the day before, but not cook it. Then on Thanksgiving just cook it according to the directions.

  247. If I were to make this the day before Thanksgiving and reheat it in the oven the day of, how long should I heat it at and how long? Tia

  248. 4 stars
    This is a really good tasting recipe, and the simplicity was amazing. I would highly recommend that others make this for dinner. I did add some extra dried onions to the top because I like that crunchiness. I was also out of milk, so I added the correct amount of mixed Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk. To my surprise there was not a noticeable difference.

  249. I left the green beans frozen and I used cut green beans but french green beans would work great too!

  250. Do you leave the green beans frozen or do you cook them first. Do you use French green beans or cut green beans
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  251. 5 stars
    So easy and so much better than most recipes! Usually this is the dreaded dish no one wants but was a huge hit!